SAN ANTONIO — Spurs coach Gregg Popovich is continuing to recover after he suffered what the team called a “mild stroke” Nov. 2.
Popovich has missed the past six games with what the team had previously referred to as an undisclosed medical episode.
The Spurs provided a diagnosis and update on Popovich’s status Wednesday, saying the coach suffered the stroke at the team’s arena.
“Popovich, who has already started a rehabilitation program, is expected to make a full recovery,” the Spurs said in a statement. “At this point, a timeline for his return to the sidelines has not been determined. During this time, the organization is grateful to the extended community for providing privacy and space to the Popovich family.”
Popovich is the NBA’s winningest head coach with 1,390 victories and another 170 postseason wins with five NBA titles. He is in his 29th season, all with San Antonio.
Popovich, 75, is the oldest coach in NBA history. In 2020, he passed the previous mark, held by Hubie Brown (71 years old) in his final game as coach of the Memphis Grizzlies.
Mitch Johnson, 37, has served as the Spurs’ acting head coach throughout Popovich’s absence. Johnson will coach the Spurs for the foreseeable future, a source told ESPN’s Shams Charania.
Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.
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